I would use a bobber and jig, or bobber and eggs. Like was said above, adjust the jig/eggs just off the bottom. Drifting requires more finese, I would suggest(as a rookie) sticking to bobber, and you will hook more fish. But if you want to drift. Drift corkies(or other) adjusted to water clarity. Big and bright, with shorter leaders for colored water, tone it down with longer leaders for clear water.

Good luck---mike